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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-07
FOR SALE.

Improved and Unimproved City Property
on the best improved streets in the city.
Lots on the inside on street car lines and in
outside additions. Suburban lots on the east
side in Maple Grove addition.
Business lots and business blocks for sale
at special bargains Several fine tracts near
the city for sub-dividing and plating.
Improved farms and grass lands in all
parts Of the county; also ranches in this and
adjoining counties.
All parties wishing to buy would do we'll
to call and examine my list before buying
elsewhere.
w. A. THOMAS,
The Oldest Real Estate Agency in Wichita
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-07
Frankness and COURTESY.

Two nice lads just placed under arrest at
st. Petersburg informed the authorities
that all they wanted to do was to kill all
kings, emperors and princes. Fifteen
minutes later, when they were delivered
to the eXecutioner, they discovered that
all kings, emperors and princes want to
do is TO hang such chaps as they were.
The contest between Nihilism and impe-
rialism is being carried on with the ut
most frankness and courtesy, it appears.
Chicago Herald.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-07
1ai eagle
THE LYRE,

ehe touched, and lo each silent silver wire
Won soul and music from her finger tips.
And trembled like some convent maiden's lips
Pallid with holy passion and desired
The evening shadows gathered, and the fire
Flickered and struggled on unseen with death;
Yet still sat and hushed my very breath
To catch the palpitations Of her Tyre.
Dead pictured eyes smiled strangely from the
wall;
The Tyres wild chords with dead lips were so
1 loud
| That every shadow seemed to grow shroud.
Low echoes fell like voices from above,
And ever and anon there came the call,
All tremulous with triumph, love. love! love!
Hon. c. Macfie in The London Academy.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-07
1t Had No Kew,

y well known mathematician who lives
in Macon, Ga, and who has published o
series Of arithmetics, recently received a
letter from teacher asking him TO send
him key to the Third Grade -Arithme-
tic. The mathematician wrote back:
Dear sir: 1t has no key. 1t is stem
winder. New York Sun.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-07
Reformation Not Complete.

Salvation Army Man Ito hardware mer-
chant)-Ten years ago, sir, stole an ak
from you and here's a dollar to pay for
it.
Merchant-Axes are worth dollar and
q half
Salvation Army Man returning the
money to his pocket)-Dollar and half
for axes! l can get 'em cheaper than
that-New York Sun.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-07
The Camel CorpS.

Lord Wolseley is incorrectly credited
with inveuting the camel corps. Lord
Napier used one in Scinde when Wolseley
was scarcely out of his cradle; and
Napoleon Bonaparte had one In Egypt
before ,ey was born.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-07
An Easy Way.

a church in Franklin, Conn. has found
a way TO avoid making bulletin board Of
the pulpit, At cost Of only 81 week
the notices are printed and handed to the
congregation as they pass out.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-07

Wilkie Collins, the novelist, is as notice
able for the bagginess of the knees Of his
trousers as some public men are for their
shocking lad hats
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-07

Some sugar was made in Dakota this
spring from sap obtained from white
maple trees set out since the territory was
settled.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-07
Is Not American.

Lear, by al unimpeachable
aC 'gitr is net American. but
TG- ley speaking Turkish with
out L. ere Of the fact 1t is the i'm
peratiNe ii col! and is relic of Criuesu
lays. Truth.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-09-10
improvements on John Days.

Up on John Days Jos. G. Davis
has cleared and dyked about twenty
acres fine land. Howell Lewis, Perry
Titus. J. F. Adams and two or three
more have also improved from TWEEN.
ty to sixty acres each. The land is
very productive and the settlers there
have the promise OF good farms when
their work is finished. The timber
growth is slashed and then set on
fire, which does the work thoroughly.
1t looks as though the stumps would
be serious obstacle, bnt the fire
burns everything, goes down into
the roots, which do not 60 deep, but
are mostly surface roots, and after
the clearing has been burned we'll,
the stumps, roots and all crumble to
ashes, and the soil is ready for a crop.
John Days is being rapidly cleared
and is one OF the most fertile sections
OF the county.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-09-10
This VIII Interest You.

Contemplating purchasers of House
hold Furniture will do well to wait for
a few days, when the advertisement
will appear giving the date at which
time the entire Furniture and fitting of
the Adler residence will be sold at pub
lie auction: ] elegant Emerson Piano,
costing $3.50: Parlor set $500 Easy
Chairs aud Marble Center Table; 2 Ele-
CANT Prize Pictures from the art gallery
of the Mechanics Fair of San Francisco.
representing Shakespeare at the court
of Elizabeth, reading Macbeth and
Schiller reading Don Carlos before the
court of the Grand Duke De Weimar.
costing 500; elegant Black Walnut
entire Parlor, Bedroom, Diningroom
and Kitchen Furniture. For any infor-
nation, or parties wishing TO fnspect
the furniture before sale will call upop
Mr.. B. s. Worsley, the auctioneer.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-09-10
ReReWs HerYOutlp.

Mrs. Phoebe Chesley, Peterson, Clay
Co, Iowa. tells the following story, the
truth OF which is vouched for by the
residents OF the town: 81 am 73 years
old, have been troubled with kidney
complaint and lameness for many
years: could not dress myself without
help. Now l am free from all pain and
soreness, and am able TO do all my own
hollsework. owe my thanks to
Electrlc Bltters for having renewed my
youth, and removed completely all dis
ease and pain"
Try bottle. only zoe. at w. z. De
ment d Co.'S Drug Store.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-09-10
A Gift for All.

In order to give all chance to test it,
and thus be convinced of its wonderful
curative powers, DIR. Kings New Dis
cOvery for Consumption, Coughs and
Colds, will be, for limited time, given
away. This offer is not only liberal,
but shows unbounded faith in the mer-
its of this great remedy. All who suf-
fer from Coughs, Colds, Consumption,
Asthma. Bronchitis, or any affection of
Throat, Chest, or Lungs, are especially
requested to call at w. +. Dement, & Co. s
Drug Store, and get Trial Bottle Free,
Large Bottles 81,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-09-10

in shape he would make a motion
that the matter be left in abeyance
till after the. court had passed on it.
Councilman Carruthers seconded the
motion. The vote was yea. Council
men Carruthers, Fulton and Sher-
man; nays, Councilmen Cleveland and
Grstke. The mayor said three was a
majority, and suggested that the
council had better adjourn. 1t did.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-09-10

Mrs. Gates will open Embroidery and
Decorative Art Rooms, in few days.
next door to Mrs. Malcolm's Millinery
Parlors, and will give lessons in all the
Late Art Work; also furnish material
for the same. Having spent year east
and much time in New York Art
Rooms, have many new facilities.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-09-10
A Genuine Boom.

A GENUINE BOOM IN SUPERIOR"
IA Stoves, Ranges and Heaters. Another
overland arrival recently OF these eelebra-
ted goods. being the fourth carload brought
10 this market since November, 80. II re-
qulres no loquacity 10 dispose OF these
goods their Intrinsic merit does the busi-
ness. Sold only by Nagnus O. Crosby.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-09-10

ALI the patent medicines advertised
I'm this paper, together with the choicest
perfuniery, and toilet articles, etc.. can
be bought at the lowest prices, at J. w.
Conn's drug store. opposite Oc,ident
hotel sf0ria
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-09-10
MEETING Notice.

A MEETING OF THE BRITISH BENEV-
a olent Association will be held in the
ONCE OF L. L. Cherry, on Tuesday evening.
the 18th inst, ar O'Clock.
ByJ BRYCE. Pres't.
Secretary.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-09-10
An TheHaIt

Ice cream, fine quality supplied at
short notice by Frank Fabre, any part
of the city: $3.50 gallon.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-09-10

Remember that our school supplies
must be sold, as we remain here only
few days longer. Come and get our
prices. CRYSTAL PALACE.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-09-10
Try Fabre's celebrated pan roast.

For the very best pictures go to ii. 5
Shuster,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-09-10

We have just received the largest
stock of school books. ever brought to
Astoria, which we propose to sell at
bottom prices. GRIFFIN * REED.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-09-10

We will sell you school books, blanks
and tablets and other school supplies as
cheap as the cheapest. Please bear this
in mind. GRIFFIN & REED.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-09-10

= Oregon Blue Damson Plums, Califor-
mia Prunes and fine variety of other
fruits at Thompson & Ross.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-09-10

What is better than a glass of liquor
A cup Of delicious coffee at Fabre'S.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-09-10

Ten cents for cup of Fabre's nice
coffee.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-09-10

Blanks and tablets of all descriptions
at Griffin & Reeds.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-09-10

With the comforts of home, library,
etc. Apply at Holden House.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-09-10
A sunny Roam

The best oysters in any style at
Fabre's.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-09-10

Private rooms for ladies and families /:
at Central Restaurant, next TO FOard &
Stokes
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-09-10
Lodging House.

Best Beds In town. Rooms per night
80 and 25 cts, per week S1.50. New and
clean. Private entrance.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-09-10

For the best photographs and tintypes
90 to Crows Gallery.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-09-10
Private Rooms,

The finest and incest steak to be had
I'm town at Fabre's.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-09-10

AT Frank Fabre's for suppers, par
ties, etc. The best cooked to order.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-09-10
Meals Cooked TO Order.

And Free Lunch at the Telephone Sa
loon, cents.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-09-10

DO YOu Want Your Flues
Cleaned?
Il. Clifton will do the job for you neat
and cheap. Leave orders at this Office.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-09-10
GaInbrinus Beer

AT the Central Restaurant, next
FOard l. Stokes.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-12-01

1t has deprived many father from that
society which he would prefer. Indeed
has driven him to many place of sports
and gaming.
These are reforms that should not be
overlooked while the good people are en-
deavOring to exterminate other vices. A
word as to the very city in which we are
tarrying. Full of strangers. and always
Others coming and going. Where are the
places inviting when the long winter
evenings come? The most inviting. and
the most welcome places are the club
rooms and beer halls. There are no So
cieties such as singing associations, de-
batting schools; lectures upon various
topics. The foolish skating rink has
about passed away; entirely so in more
refined society. The most pernicious in
stitution ever invented or introduced but
it was substitute for something worse
and more demoralizing, hence may be
said to be of some good in its time
Every man and woman should have a
home. When young man goes out in
the world, and settles down, no matter
how short the time he expects to remain,
it is wise plan to select himself a home
for the time being. The street and the
store rooms and gambling places would
not be the places he would be found
Then when these thanksgiving days come
round he would feel like going. and
with many others celebrate the day
with some degree of gratitude. But
thus we are moving on, moving ON. Some
of us seem to have no object ahead.
Some of us seem to take to-day and to-
morrow just alike, and at the same time
tomorrow is just as important as to-day.
Indeed every day succeeding is the more
important. We are just through with
that we never. never can undo nor bring
back. This Thanksgiving day is done
Nothing of itself can be repeated. We
may do the same thing tomorrow but it
will not be of yesterday: The sun would
even turn back it would not be the same
We now have our eyes turned to the next
one year hence. Mark the changes
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-12-01
THE COLLEGE.

Thinking that the citizens of Dodge
City would be interested in our college
buildings and the progress being made,
we rounded up the contractor MIR. Law
son, and obtained the following facts.
One kiln of brick, secured from Mr.. Dent.
has been burned and are of excellent
quality. A kiln is ready to burn at the
college grounds. These two kilns will
be sufficient for the erection of the dor
mitory, the foundation of which, is now
complete. They will begin laying bsick on
this dormitorY soon as the weather will
permit The foundation of the College
building will be completed in few days
so that the work is progressing as rapidly
as weather permits. There is no ques-
ton but that the building will be COM
pleted by the time specified. This will
be one of the best institutions in Kansas,
and the people of Dodge City may well
be interested in it's upbuilding.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-12-01
BAPTIST NOTES.

The Pastor of the Baptist Church will
preach on The influence Of the Truth in
conversion" Sunday morning next In
the evening he will preach on Abel or
the Worlds Hope This is the second
of the series Old Testament Biography,
or Saints, Heroes and Fiends. The Lord S
supper will be celebrated in the morning
The covenant meeting, usually held on
Saturday evening was held Wednesday
evening;
The church will hold social Friday
evening, Dec. 9th at L. X. McIntyre's an
interesting program has been arranged.
All are invited No collection will be
taken at this or any other of our church
socials
The Pastor and his family have been
placed, by the loving earnestness OF two
ladies, Mrs. Cox and Mrs. Morris. under
obligations to the good people of Dodge
City for an expression of kindly interest
in their welfare. In the pleasant gather
ing which greeted their eyes at the
teachers meeting Tuesday evening last,
they saw an interest deeper than the
merely personal attachment betokened
by the goodly store of winter provisions
that they brought and left Il. Bro and
Sister Beadles. for use at the Parsonage.
1t betokened adm attachment to the Mas
ter whose bond servants we are. He will
requite your thoughttulneSs.
The Baptist church is snder obliga-
tions to Mrs. Mary X. Peck, of the i'm
manuel Baptist Church. Chicago for the
gift of % copies of Sankey's Gospel
Choir Our hearts are made glad by it.
Such kindness is more than appreciated
out here in frontier Mission work
These books will be used in the evening
services and in the prayer meetings.
Bible study meeting Tuesday evening
December 9th, at Bro. Beables
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-12-01
My Reasons for Hearing Philip
Phillips tomorrow Night.

He is peerless as singer of descriptive
song.
The sentiments of his songs are richly
illustrated by beautiful pictures.
He shows the principal sights of the
world in his Chariot of Song"
He has sung to more people than any
other man, and knows how to do it..
He gives portion of the proceeds to
charitable objects.
He holds his audience spell-bound from
beginning to end
His enunciation is SO clear that all can
hear every word he utters.
He graphically describes his pictorial tour
of the world.
His pictures are the most expensive and
artistic ever shown upon the screen.
He combines music and art in the highest
sense.
His entertainments are always refining
and elevating in character.
If don't go shall regret it.
At the Methodist church Friday and
Saturday evenings of this week. Dec. I'd
and 3rd.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-12-01
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES.

Sunday School meets at 9:45, a. m
Preaching at II, a. m. and Z. p. m.
Class meeting at 6, p. NJ, on Sunday
Prayer meeting at Z, p M, on Thursday
Sunday School teachers meeting held
Immediately after the prayer meeting is
dismissed
The pastor is preaching a series of
special sermons on the Books of the
Bible" He began with Genesis, and
has preached as far as Hosea, which book
will be the subject of the sermon for
next Sunday morning. He delivers one
discourse upon each book, and over fifty
persons are reading the books each week
previous to the sermon upon them
Whosoever learns from the Word of
Cod drinks from the fountain of eternal
truth
The indications are favorable for the
greatest revivals of religion, in the church
es this year, that has ever been known in
the history of this city.
1t is estimated that the population Of
this city has increased within the last IS
months about one-fourth per cent, while
the church membership has mole than
doubled. And the good work is just be-
plln
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-12-01
THE SUICIDE OF SAM LION

Yesterday morning our citizens
were startled at the report that Samuel
Lion had committed suicide at his res
taurant, on the corner of Second avenue
and Walnut streets.
Sheriff Singer Immediately impaneled
the following jury: John I, Metcslf,
Peter Burgland, II. Y. Cook, Chas.
Shields. Thos. Marshall and Louis Leofur,
and in company with the coroner pro
ceeded to the place where the body was
found. The body was lying in the dining
room on a pallet near the stove, and
lust in front of the face lay IS calibre
revolver. There was pistol shot wound
in the head, entering near the corner OF the
right eye and ranging through and com
ing out on the left side Of the hsad.
After viewing the body the jury ad-
journed till ten clock, at the office OF j.
]. Plumer, County Coroner, where the
following testimony was given:
N. w. Brown being duly sworn, testi-
fed in substance, that he came to Samuel
Lions place Of business about o'clock,
a. M, Nov. Both, found him awake, and
he said that he was not feeling well, and
offered to take him home; said that he
did not want to go home. | then told
him that wanted to lie down, and did So
He then got up and went into the kitchen,
and in a few moments came back and
laid down, and commenced talking to
himself, and said something like: Il
can and will do it." And then | heard
the report of shot, got up and turned
on the light and looked at him, and saw
that something was wrong; won't imme-
diately out on the street and found an
officer and returned with him and found
that he had shot himself. On several
occasions recently Mr.. Lion had said he
was not afraid to commit suicide.
On the body was found the following
letter, addressed, Ed Garland. druggist
of this city:
To APOLLO LODGE No 1852, X. p.
AS an explanation of my rash act will
say that am disappointed in business
and some in married life, ! am to-day a
ruined man. | have worked hard, ard
beg you to forgive me. Yours in T. G..
& B. SAMUEL LION.
There was also found on his body a
request that his body be kept at bis place
of business or taken to the undertaken s,
and not be taken to his home There was
also found on the body business letter
addressed to A. Wedmore, also one to his
wife
The jury after hearing the testimony,
rendered the following verdict:
State of Kansas,
Ford county.
We the undersigned jury, duly impan-
eled. find that the deceased, Samuel Lion,
came to his death on November 30, 1887,
at about clock, a. m, by pistol shot
discharged by his own hands The same
being at his place Of business, corner Of
End avenue and Walnut street, Dodge
City, Kansas.
The body was taken charge of by I'M
dertaker Kirkpatrick, and will be buried
by the Knights of rythias.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-12-01
HARD ON THEIR CREDITORS.

Cimarron item: On Thursday morn
ing the dry goods stock Of Shoup s. Dill
was transferred to c. NJ Weeks; the gro
Gerry stock of Robinson s. Carver to Chas
W. Berry, and the brick block of Shoup
& Ratcliff to A. D. Wettick-Ingalls
Union.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-12-01
KANSAS PATENTS.

S. A. Haseltine & Bro, Patent Solicit
tors, Springfield. Missouri, sent us the fol-
lowing list of Patents which were issued
to citizens of Kansas during the past
week:
Combs. George W, Leavenworth.
Feeder for mill-roll.
Porter, Samuel. Marysville Thill-
coupling.
Matlock s. Fritz, Brookville, Automa-
tic tire-extinguisher for railway-cars
Mccoy s Macarthur, Miltonvale, Fen.
der
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-12-01

The Temperance School Literary en-
have taken place last Friday night, was
postponed until next Thursday evening.
in the Baptist church A collection will
be taken for the benefit of the Union
Christmas tree, or whatever the different
churches decide to arrange for the chill
dren on Christmas. We hope to have
large attendance and liberal collection,
which would save much time and labor
for solicitors OF the churches. Signed
Supt. of Temperance School and local
president or W. G. L. L.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-12-01
FAIRVIEW CLIPPINGS.

Literary meets Friday evening.
MIR. hurry and Miss Henry had a
splendid paper called the owl
The songs were entertaining.
The singing class is advancing
There will be an entertainment and
Christmas tree at this place Christmas
eve.
Mr.. Grim, Williams, Parker and
Cams are working on the new railroad,
east of Dodge City. GRANGER.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-12-01
Confidential to Agents.

For clubs, we this year, pay the largest cash
commission fer new Subscribers that we have ever
paid, or ever paid by any paper. Write us for our
confidential terms to agents. Ii is easier to
raise club for the BLADE than for any other pub
LEGATION, and an active worker can earn 500 to
$500 per day on the terms offer. Single sub
scribers will remit one dollar for year. Every
body invited to send for free specimen or terms To
agents. Address: THE BLADE,
Toledo. Ohio.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-12-01

Quite an important change has been
made recently in the run allotted to the
mail agents on the Santa Re. Heretofore
their run was from Kansas City to Pueb-
10. Now the distance is divided into two
runs. The east run being from Kansas
City to Dodge City. and the west run from
Dodge City to Pueblo.-Garden City
Herald.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-12-01
TAKEN UP.

BY A. WedmOre, of South Dodge, on
Monday Nov. 29th, 1887, one three year
old red heifer, no marks or brands per-
ceptible. The owner can have the same
by proving property and paving expenses.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-12-01
ATTENTION COMRADS.

Lewis Post 294 G.. A. r.: You are
earnestly requested to be present at our
next regular meeting, Dec. 9th, 81. Bust
ness of Importance.
By order of Post Commander
n Z. LAUGHToN, Adj.